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NASA’s CERES (Clouds and the Earth’s Radiant Energy System)

Context: As part of the Earth Observing System (EOS), NASA’s CERES (Clouds and the Earth’s Radiant Energy System) instruments are the primary tools for measuring Earth’s Energy Budget. About NASA’s CERES (Clouds and the Earth’s Radiant Energy System) NASA’s CERES...

WMO’s State of the Global Climate 2025 Report

Context: On March 23, 2026 (World Meteorological Day), the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) released its flagship State of the Global Climate 2025 report. Key Takeaways from WMO’s State of the Global Climate 2025 Report Atmospheric Concentrations: Greenhouse gas (GHG) levels...

Tuberculosis (TB) Diagnosis, New Tools, Role of Nutrition in TB

Context: The World Health Organization (WHO) recently recommended near point-of-care molecular tests, tongue swab samples, and sputum pooling strategies to improve tuberculosis (TB) diagnosis and testing efficiency. New Tools Available for Tuberculosis (TB) Diagnosis Near Point-of-Care Molecular Tests (NPOC-NAAT): These...

Agri-photovoltaics in India, Key Features, Opportunities and Initiatives

Context In the 2026-27 Budget, the outlay for the PM-KUSUM scheme nearly doubled to ₹5,000 crore, with the government considering a National Agri-photovoltaics Mission to achieve 10 GW of capacity. This move positions Agri-photovoltaics (agriPV) as a primary solution to...

Urea Production, Process, Key Issues and Global Importance

Context: The ongoing West Asia conflict has exposed India’s vulnerability in fertiliser security, as both LNG supply (for domestic production) and urea imports depend heavily on the region. India's Dual Dependence on West Asia for Urea Production India’s dual dependence...

Delhi’s Smog-Eating Road Initiative: Technology to Combat Air Pollution

Context: The Delhi government announced a six-month collaborative research project with IIT Madras to test the efficacy of photocatalytic coatings in combating urban air pollution. Delhi’s Smog-Eating Road Initiative Delhi’s Smog-Eating Road Initiative is an innovative step aimed at tackling...

Erratic Weather in March, Causes and Impact on Agriculture

Context: The month of March 2026 has witnessed a sharp "weather seesaw." Cause of Erratic Weather in March Western Disturbance Anomaly Phase 1 (The Dry Heat): From November 2025 to early March 2026, WDs were subdued in frequency and intensity,...

Denmark Proposed Bill Against Deepfake

Context: Denmark has introduced a bill to amend its copyright law to combat the rising threat of deepfakes. About the Denmark Proposed Bill Against Deepfake Purpose: To curb the misuse of deepfake technology by giving individuals copyright-like control over their...

Small Finance Banks, Objectives, Key Features and Operational Guidelines

Context: Jana Small Finance Bank Ltd has submitted an application to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) seeking approval for a voluntary transition from a small finance bank to a universal bank. About Small Finance Banks (SFBs) Small Finance Banks...

Mizoram Becomes the First Fully Literate State in India, Check Details

In a historic milestone, Mizoram has finally emerged as India's first completely literate state, touching the Ministry of Education's 95% literacy goal. Revealed by Chief Minister Lalduhoma on May 21, 2025, this achievement is a big milestone in India's educational...